Normal blood oxygen levels: What is safe, and what is low?
Blood oxygen level is the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood. Red blood cells carry most of the oxygen, collecting it from the lungs and delivering it to all parts of the body. The body closely monitors blood oxygen…
Read MoreNo exercise for a week 'has the same mental effect as seven nights of bad sleep'
Stopping working out for a week if you’re a regular exerciser can have the same effect on your mental wellbeing as seven nights of broken sleep, says new research. Running brand ASICS led an experiment in which regular exercisers paused…
Read MoreWhat are the 5 types of imposter syndrome and what do they mean for you?
Written by Amy Beecham So many of us have experienced imposter syndrome in different areas of our lives that it feels like a relatively universal condition, right? That creeping doubt in your abilities that leaves you feeling like a fraud….
Read MoreQuantum dots can quantify specific types of cells inside deep tissues of the body
To accurately diagnose and treat diseases, doctors and researchers need to see inside bodies. Medical imaging tools have come a long way since the humble x-ray, but most existing tools remain too coarse to quantify numbers or specific types of…
Read MoreNew SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Delta recombinant virus identified in the US
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers reported a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron and Delta recombinant virus in the United States (US). Study: Identification of a Novel SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron Recombinant Virus in…
Read MoreDrug addict's penis turns BLACK and releases 'foul-smelling discharge'
Drug addict’s penis turns BLACK and releases ‘foul-smelling discharge’ after 35-year-old injected cocaine straight into his member Patient, who was not named, came to hospital in New York in ‘excruciating’ pain Doctors found the skin on his penis had died…
Read MoreUreaplasma is an infection that is found in up to 70% of sexually active adults – symptoms
The Chase: Contestant reveals she is a sexual health Doctor We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreAs consultants in complex cases, plastic surgeons add hidden value for hospitals
Plastic surgeons play an key as consultants in complex reconstructive surgery cases—providing a major contribution to the bottom line for academic medical centers, concludes an analysis in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of…
Read MoreUK COVID infections nearing record highs: figures
Coronavirus levels reached all-time highs in Scotland and Wales and are nearing record levels in England, with around 4.2 million people infected across the UK last week, official figures showed Friday. The steep rise in infections is due to Omicron…
Read MoreRisk of breakthrough infections by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in fully vaccinated adults
In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet* server, researchers determined the risk of breakthrough infections by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron and Delta variants in fully vaccinated individuals. Study: Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies…
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